(2026-05-31). Trump seeks changes to Iran deal draft negotiated by envoys, Axios reports. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has requested several amendments to a draft agreement negotiated by his envoys with Iranian counterparts, prompting a new round of discussions between the two sides, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official and another source briefed on the matter. | According to Axios, Trump made the request during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, seeking to strengthen provisions he considers important, particularly those related to Iran's nuclear material. | The report said Trump wants the agreement finalised and expects a deal to be reached soon, but has asked his team t…
(2026-05-31). US says capable of resuming war with Iran, deal remains elusive. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-30). US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive. al-monitor.com The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the conflict.US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but he made no decision after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday.
(2026-05-30). strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium. al-monitor.com By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 29 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where Washington insists Iran must not be able to make a nuclear weapon.While much of Iran's uranium enrichment infrastructure was destroyed or badly damaged when Israel and the U.S. bombed it in June, a large part of the highly enriched uranium it amassed is thought to have survived. That is the biggest U.S. concern ahead of nuclear talks.
(2026-05-30). Tehran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with Hormuz blockade. tribune.com.pk 
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused US President Donald Trump of "betraying diplomacy for the third time" in his response to a current peace proposal. | Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, writes on X: "As expected, the president of the United States is betraying diplomacy for the third time." | The two previous times appear to refer to the Israeli bombing campaign launched on Iran in June last year, and the US-Israeli bombing campaign launched on February 28, both times amid indirect US-Iran nuclear talks. | "By continuing the naval blockade and making exce…
(2026-05-30). As Trump deals with Iran, US base in Gulf targeted: Downed Fateh-110 leaves Americans injured. hindustantimes.com As tensions between Iran and the United States escalate, new reports suggest a missile strike targeted a Kuwaiti air base, raising concerns over regional stability. According to reports, a Fateh-110 short-range ballistic missile was launched and reportedly intercepted by Kuwaiti air defenses. However, debris from the interception allegedly struck Al Salem Air Base, known as "The Rock," causing minor injuries to American military personnel and contractors. Incident comes amid fragile ceasefire discussions and diplomatic pressure involving U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts warn that continued missile exchanges…
(2026-05-30). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-30). IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies and hitting vulnerable economies hardest.The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has disrupted trade, rattled financial markets and raised concerns over global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments.
(2026-05-30). Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade may Bolster the Iranian State. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian government continues to dicker with the Trump administration about the final form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would bring an end to the current standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens the world's energy. | The US has long been banking on its counter-blockade of Iranian traffic through the Strait to bankrupt Iran and throw the country into chaos. | While the Iranian economy has certainly been badly hurt by the US blockade, it is unlikely that the government will collapse as a result. |
(2026-05-30). Food supplies dwindle in Yemen after Hormuz closure. newarab.com 
Concerns are rising over the availability and cost of food supplies in The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways, was closed by Iran on 2 March after joint Since April, Yemen's government's National Committee for Regulating and…
(2026-05-30). Can Trump Actually Threaten to Bomb His Own Allies? moderndiplomacy.eu On Wednesday afternoon, at a White House cabinet meeting, a reporter asked Donald Trump a straightforward question. Would he accept a short-term arrangement allowing Iran and Oman to jointly manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? There was no simple answer to Trump's question. "No one will be in charge of it," he said. It's …
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026. — ReutersStronger network of allies essential to deter aggression: Hegseth.Says US-Taiwan arms sales remain unchanged.Adds US ready to restart strikes on Iran…
(2026-05-30). From Ukraine to Iran: Are We Entering a New Age of Endless Wars? thinktank.pk For decades, political leaders and economists believed globalization had made major wars too costly to sustain. Trade interconnected nations, supply chains crossed continents, and economic dependence appeared to reduce the chances of large-scale military confrontations. Yet events unfolding in 2026 are challenging that assumption. As Russia prepares what Ukraine describes as a massive new offensive …
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. tribune.com.pk 
The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. | "Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore. | "Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added. | Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said the US has not "turned its back" on the Asia-Pacific…
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement."Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore."Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added.
(2026-05-30). Trump's remark to push US ally into Iran camp? Mojtaba aide backs Oman after 'blow them up' threat. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump's controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that "Oman will behave," sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington's oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump's rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at…
(2026-05-30). How hardening rhetoric signals uneasy path for US talks. al-monitor.com Iran's leadership is increasingly portraying negotiations with Washington not as compromise but as a continuation of confrontation by other means.
(2026-05-30). Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump reviewed options in two-hour Situation Room meeting.No final decision was reached after Friday's White House talks.Iran says…
(2026-05-30). America has 'true friendship' with PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir, says US War Secretary Pete Hegseth. tribune.com.pk 
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in the US-Iran peace negotiations, saying that Washington and Islamabad are developing a "true friendship". | "I mentioned India here, but I very easily could have mentioned Pakistan and the role that the field marshal and the prime minister are playing in peace negotiations," he said while responding to a question at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. | "I think an unexpected development and a true friendship [are] developing t…
(2026-05-30). Hegseth tips hat to PM, CDF for peace efforts. tribune.com.pk 
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in the US-Iran peace negotiations, saying that Washington and Islamabad are developing a "true friendship". | "I mentioned India here, but I very easily could have mentioned Pakistan and the role that the field marshal and the prime minister are playing in peace negotiations," he said while responding to a question at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. | "I think an unexpected development and a true friendship [are] developing t…
(2026-05-30). Iranian negotiator says final draft not yet approved, Tehran can quit US deal over violations. tribune.com.pk 
Saeed Ajorlou, a member of Iran's negotiating team's media committee, said on Saturday that Tehran has yet to approve the final draft of a proposed agreement with the United States and could withdraw from the deal if the other side fails to uphold its commitments. | Ajorlou told Iranian state television that, to his knowledge, the final text had not been approved as of Friday night, although only limited differences remained between the parties. | "If the final text is approved, we will enter a 60-day process of discussions on the details," he said, adding that each of the agreement's 14 articles contains anne…
(2026-05-30). Are Religious Slogans Enough to Build a Strong Economy? thinktank.pk Across the Muslim world, political leaders frequently invoke Islam as a foundation for governance, justice and economic development. Yet a critical question often goes unanswered: does declaring a country an Islamic republic automatically lead to prosperity, equality and social justice? The experiences of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan suggest otherwise. While all three countries have embraced …
(2026-05-30). US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.(Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-30). Iran media says draft deal includes releasing $12 bn in assets. newarab.com 
Iranian state media reported on Saturday that a The report cited an "unofficial" draft of the memorandum, and a similar item carried by state TV earlier this week was dismissed by the It comes…
(2026-05-30). Warmongers keep generating AI atrocity propaganda about Iran. mronline.org 
It is unsurprising that generative AI is being used to churn out atrocity propaganda to manufacture consent for imperial war projects, because these new technologies lend themselves perfectly to the task of creating realistic-looking video footage of events which never transpired.
(2026-05-30). Qatar says temporary charges 'negotiable'. aljazeera.com Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges 'negotiable'.